Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD

May 19, 2021 — Recall Campaign #21V369000

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 8,482 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

21V369000

Manufacturer:	Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Recall date:	May 19, 2021
NHTSA Campaign #:	21V369000
Units affected:	8,482

Description:: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Consequeces:: Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action:: Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-888.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affects the following:

2022 FCCC S2RV Complaints
The front cap was not properly installed on the passenger's side of the vehicle. Yes vehicle is available for inspection if needed. If the front cap came completely separated from passengers side of the the main body it could shift and obstruct the drivers ability to see out the front windshield. If it came completely detached it could again obstruct the drivers view and fall on the roadway possibly in the path of either oncoming traffic and/or traffic following vehicle. Pictures of the problem were sent to Jayco with their reply "We do appreciate you taking the time to notify us & your concerns have been documented. This is not anything we have seen on a repetitive basis. Our Compliance Dept. has been made aware & it has been deemed that it is not an issue that would qualify for a Safety Recall." The first symptoms were cracking in the paint and sealant along the vertical seam between truck cab and overhead cap.;
2022 FCCC S2RV Complaints
The front cap was not properly installed on the passenger's side of the vehicle. Yes vehicle is available for inspection if needed. If the front cap came completely separated from passengers side of the the main body it could shift and obstruct the drivers ability to see out the front windshield. If it came completely detached it could again obstruct the drivers view and fall on the roadway possibly in the path of either oncoming traffic and/or traffic following vehicle. Pictures of the problem were sent to Jayco with their reply "We do appreciate you taking the time to notify us & your concerns have been documented. This is not anything we have seen on a repetitive basis. Our Compliance Dept. has been made aware & it has been deemed that it is not an issue that would qualify for a Safety Recall." The first symptoms were cracking in the paint and sealant along the vertical seam between truck cab and overhead cap.;